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😲 Is your emergency food supply good enough?
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Hey Reader! Now, more than ever, it's so important for you to have an emergency food supply on hand. And not as protection from societal collapse... or at least not only because of that. Having a solid month of food for your family is crucial for times of financial uncertainty, job loss, or even natural disasters! But I've heard from so many people that they either...
Don't let that be you! Create a real food emergency supply that you can enjoy and thrive on!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Understand exactly what your family needs, and make a plan for getting it (and keeping it usable!) This post includes a free printable with shopping lists and meal plans to help you get started quickly! More Food Security Ideas Here are even more articles to help you take control of your food supply!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Freeze drying is a fabulous food preservation method that helps retain up to 99% of nutrients and can be shelf-stable for up to 25 years! But is it right for you? Here is my honest feedback after over 5 years of owning one. Check out the details and the math to help decide if you should add a freeze dryer to your food preservation options!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Understand how to preserve produce that you buy on sale (or grow yourself) so that you have shelf-stable food all year-round! This method is perfect for fruit (including tomatoes) and pickled vegetables!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What better food security than being able to grow your own produce? Learn the BEST method we have found for growing huge amounts of food on a very small plot (even in a backyard!) |
A Modern Homestead | Einkorn, Gardening, Canning
Hi, I'm Victoria and I love helping others lead a more self-sufficient life! Learn how to make delicious homemade food, grow your own garden, and preserve it all the way our grandparents did. Follow me and I'll help you on your journey with tried-and-true recipes, tips, and more!
These classic Irish Mashed Potatoes are creamy and packed with flavor from the sautéed green cabbage. Perfect for celebrating St. Patrick’s Day or as a pairing with any meal! Recently, I found a recipe for colcannon from 1830 that I used to form my ideas for this slightly modernized recipe. It's very close to the original, with just a slight change that I'm not baking it in a form at the end! The result is a super creamy mashed potatoes with pops of sautéed cabbage that pairs perfectly with...
Hey Reader! Berry season is almost upon us, so it's time to start thinking about how to preserve the harvest! Whether you are growing your own berries, harvesting from a local farm, or just taking advantage of low seasonal pricing, these water bath canning recipes are a must-make this spring! If you've never done any canning before, water bath canning is the perfect place to start! It requires no special equipment and is so quick to do! Read the beginner's guide for water bath canning to get...
This version of a quick and easy Irish soda bread is made with whole grain and all-purpose einkorn flour, baking soda, homemade buttermilk, egg, butter, and a touch of salt. Also included are the instructions for making a sweet Irish soda bread with raisins and sugar! Additionally, while this recipe calls for both whole-grain einkorn flour and all-purpose einkorn flour, you can use all of one or the other if desired and still have a wonderful bread. Serve this alongside a bowl of Irish Roast...